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Echoing past sentiments from actor Randy Quaid, who spoke about “star whackers” manipulating and siphoning wealth from celebrities, the current situation surrounding Hackman raises eyebrows about the underlying motives possibly at play when wealthy public figures pass away. Previous cases of unexplained or sudden deaths in Hollywood emphasize the potential for exploitation, adding context to the scrutiny of Gene and Betsy's unusual circumstances.